Sharp R-26STM Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-26STM
MICROWAVE OVEN
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OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you should read
carefully before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is
not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your
Sharp product, please visit our website:
http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):
08705 274277
or from Ireland
[phone]
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical
and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states
may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge
if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge
to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-
back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Attention:
Your product is
marked with this
symbol.
It means that
used electrical
and electronic
products should
not be mixed
with general
household
waste. There is
a separate
collection
system for these
products.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 13
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 32
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Control panel
3. Door opening handle
4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5. Oven cavity
6. Coupling
7. Door latches
8. Door hinges
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10. Door
11. Power cord
12. Ventilation openings
13. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following
accessories are provided:
14. Turntable
15. Roller stay
•Place the roller stay in the coupling on
the oven floor, then place the turntable
on to the roller stay, ensuring it is
located firmly.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes
or containers are lifted clear of the
turntable rim when removing them from
the oven.
NOTES:
•The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it
is not damaged.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough,
even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage
to the oven.
•The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
•When you order accessories, please quote both the PA RT NAME and MODEL NUMBER to
your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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CONTROL PANEL
1
3
4
2
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
BUTTONS:
3. EXPRESS COOK
4. EXPRESS DEFROST
5. START/AUTO MINUTE
6. STOP/CLEAR
7. TIME/WEIGHT
8. POWER LEVEL
5
7
8
6
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INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
•Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
•Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
•Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
•Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
•Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it has
been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer.
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove
the plastic film from the inside of the oven
window as this protects it from dirt. The
waveguide cover prevents food and grease
from entering the waveguide area where it
could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.
Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 15cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
•Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
•Insert the plug properly into the socket.
•Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
•When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
•If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not
cut off).
•If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-
rewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
•Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 35.
15cm
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Only allow children to use
the oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given so
that the child is able to use the oven in a
safe way and understands the hazards of
improper use.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food use only.
•Never operate the oven when empty.
•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
•Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of
the door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
•If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch off the oven immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 35).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
IMPORTANT!
•The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
•Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
•The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
•If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
•When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 35.
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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 17).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level Press the Percentage
POWER
LEVEL button
HIGH x 1 100P
MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P
MEDIUM x 3 50P
MEDIUM LOW x 4 30P
(Defrost)
LOW x 5 10P
(Defrost)
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the POWER
LEVEL button.
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
cook at 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
POWER LEVEL
BUTTON
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds.
“12H” will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
1. Select the clock type required.
2. Enter the hours by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
5. To start the clock, press the POWER
LEVEL button once.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a
mistake during programming.
•If the clock is set, when cooking is complete,
the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will
only show “ : ” when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “88:88” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
•When you want to reset the time of day,
follow the opposite example again.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds,
then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
x1
x1
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL COOKING
•Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking, if required.
•After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.
•Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 22 - 25.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
The following are examples of manual cooking
and defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 13.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button twice.
x2
x1
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR button once or
open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR button twice.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening
handle.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
SETTING THE COOKING TIME:
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00)
The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10
seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length of the
cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
1. Enter the defrosting time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start defrosting.
NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND
DEFROSTING:
•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light
and the turntable will rotate clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 90
minutes, (90.00).
NOTE: If you cook food for more than the
standard time (see chart on page 34) using the
same cooking mode, the oven’s safety
mechanisms automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced.
•If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting
to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on
the display stops automatically. The
cooking/defrosting time starts to count down
again when the door is closed and the
START/AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.
•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time
of day will reappear on the display, if the clock
has been set.
•If you want to know the power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the button,
the power level will be displayed.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
•Enter the defrosting time and use microwave
power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to
page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during defrosting.
•After defrosting, cover the food in foil and
leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
•Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook
section, page 21.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave
power.
x4
x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
NOTE:
You can select the menu by holding down or
pressing the EXPRESS COOK button until the
desired menu is displayed.
EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 7 popular menus from
frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 12 - 13.
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 13.
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate
these functions.
EXPRESS COOK Example:
To cook 1.5kg of Roast Beef from frozen.
2. Enter the weight by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired
weight is displayed.
EXPRESS DEFROST Example:
To defrost a 1.5kg Meat Joint.
1. Select the menu required by pressing the
EXPRESS COOK button once.
x1
x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
2. Enter the weight by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired
weight is displayed.
1. Press the MEAT JOINT
button once.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
x1 x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK CHART
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-1 Frozen 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
EC-2 Chilled 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
EC-3 Frozen 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on
Roast Poultry the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
When cooking frozen poultry with giblets,
remove the giblets at first or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.
EC-4 Chilled 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast
Roast Poultry side down in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.
EC-5 Jacket 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place
Potatoes 1 potato = towards the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g • Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 5 minutes.
EC-6 Rice/Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
•Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.
•Do not cover.
•Stir when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before draining and
rinsing in boiling water.
EC-7 Cake 0.7kg • Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 32.
•Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
•After cooking, stand for approx. 10 minutes.
•Remove from the cake dish.
NOTE: This menu has one setting for 0.7 kg. It is not
necessary to enter the weight. When you select this
menu, the display will show 0.7kg automatically.
•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
x6
x7
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking or defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
•You are restricted to cook or defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook or defrosts weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the
cookbook section.
•For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 21.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK:
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
•Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat Joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Minced Meat 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over and remove any defrosted parts when the
audible signal sounds.
•Stand (if required), wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:
•If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent
the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
•Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue defrosting, press the START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples
of 1 minute. (direct start)
•To extend cooking time during manual cooking
in multiples of 1 minute.
NOTE: •The AUTO MINUTE function for direct
start can only be used within 3 minutes
after cooking completion, closing the
door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR
button.
•The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 90 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE
This function allows you to cook using up to 3
different stages.
Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will
automatically move onto the next stage.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is
not necessary to input the power level.
Example:
To cook for:
5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)
1. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button twice.
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
4. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
5. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button twice.
x2
x4
x2
x1
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
•Always attend the oven when in use.
•Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable
Cookware” on page 17).
•Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for
recommended cooking times and power levels.
•Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold
turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable.
•Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
•Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special
care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the
oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to
disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or
popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Composition
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of
food
Food Characteristics
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must
be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy,
dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how
much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the
amount of food placed in the oven increases.
e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest
parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.
Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.
e.g. A cake made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to
cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be
used as listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g fast food containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper - Plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Microwave Safe
✔ / ✘
✔
✔ / ✘
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✘
Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from
the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®,
follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given.
Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, except for those with
metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it
can break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it
will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt
or discolour at high temperatures.
It should not touch the food and must be pierced
to let the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags
are suitable for microwave use.
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt
or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials
as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
NOTE: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is
the quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES:
•Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
•To defrost food, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW or LOW.
•Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 21 for further information.
Rearrange
Separate
Shield
Stand
Turn over
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small
pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has
completly defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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